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David Threlfall stars as Priam in the forthcoming big budget take on the classic tale (Picture: BBC)

The BBC and Netflix are gearing up for a brand new epic drama Troy: Fall Of A City, which promises an awe-inspiring take on the classic tale of war and vengeance.

The eight-part series, created by The Night Manager’s David Farr, who is also head writer and executive producer, will air on BBC One in 2018 and will see a stellar cast the epic story of a battle between mortals and gods – and the origins in which set the wheels in motion for the siege of Troy.

Now, the first images for the forthcoming drama are here and cast members David Threlfall (Shameless), Frances O’Connor (The Missing), David Gyasi (Interstellar), Jonas Armstrong (Robin Hood), Johnny Harris (This Is England) star.

Louis Hunter and Bella Dayne play the lead roles of lovers Paris and Helen, whose love affair brings society to its knees.

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Told from the perspective of the Trojan royal family at the heart of the siege, Troy: Fall Of A City ‘is a rich story of love, intrigue, betrayal and belonging’.

Louise Hunter and bella Dayne play Paris and Helen in the forthcoming BBC/Netflix co production (Picture: BBC)

Johnny Harris stars as Agamemnon and Jonas Armstrong as Menelaus as the story traces the roots of the epic siege of Troy)

Creator David Farr said: ‘I’m delighted we’ve assembled such a high-quality ensemble cast, mixing some exciting new faces with experienced actors whom I have long coveted and admired.’

David Gyasi stars as Greek hero Achilles (Picture: BBC)

The series will premiere on the BBC in the UK and on Netflix for the rest of the world (Picture: BBC)

‘The story we’re telling has an epic and political sweep but is also deeply human and intimate. I look forward to seeing these actors take you on the journey,’ he said of the big budget historical drama, which is still filming in Cape Town, South Africa.

Battles and pomp galore await viewers in 2018 (Picture: BBC)

Troy: Fall Of A City wrapped filming earlier this year on location in Cape Town and will premiere in the UK on BBC One and globally outside of the UK on Netflix.

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